At a Glance
Median Income
$120,486
$50,467 per capita
Home Value
$327,800
Zillow: $456,259
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
13.6% smoking rate
How Helenville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helenville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Helenville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Helenville residents earn a median household income of $120,486 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,467. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,344 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Helenville is $327,800 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,259. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
8.6% of adults in Helenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helenville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population119
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,486
Per Capita$50,467
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,923M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$327,800
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$456,259
Housing Units73
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation846 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Helenville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.